Thru thick & thin, in up-market or down-, Melissa & Paul will diligently & doggedly prepare your house for sale and then sell it. Any time you’re feeling on the ledge — as all home buyers or sellers do at one time or another — they’ll take whatever time & attention is called for to talk you down, reassure you, make whatever modifications need to be made in the terms of the sale or the property itself, and translate their can-do optimism into the result you’ve been looking for. When other real estate agents are reluctant to take on a buying or selling challenge for one reason or another, Topanga Canyon's own Paul & Melissa see it thru to the end, and if you’re a seller they’ll find the right buyer for you, and if you’re a buyer looking for the right house, they’ll find that for you too. We had a gut feeling from the start they were the right realtors for us and we were right.
Working with Paul Ferra was not only a professional pleasure, but also a deeply reassuring experience. Paul knows his stuff—his knowledge of real estate is matched by his clarity, responsiveness, and calm presence. What really set him apart, though, is his heart. As a longtime Topanga resident, Paul isn’t just selling homes—he’s serving a community he genuinely cares about. Through every twist and turn of the process, Paul was there with grounded advice, thoughtful guidance, and an unwavering sense of optimism. He made what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable—and at times even joyful. I always felt informed, protected, and empowered. I couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent to guide me through the journey of buying my home.
We have now bought and sold several properties with Melissa and Paul as our real estate agents. Our latest purchase was a new home and the competition was fierce. Melissa went above and beyond negotiating our offer into an acceptance. For the past decade Melissa and Paul have always provided excellent service and we can whole heartedly recommend them for all of your real estate needs.
Paul and Melissa were outstanding! We called them about a different house than the one we actually bought, but somehow they knew the one that was for us. They did such a good job at showcasing this house, including creating a video that we still show our friends, that we could not imagine being anywhere else. And they were right. It’s 5 years later and we still wake up in awe of our surroundings. They also helped us with the loan process, the lengthy negotiation and they held our hand when things inevitably got tough. We are so grateful to them and while we never want to leave this place, were we to ever need a broker for anything, the choice would be obvious.